Marine Induction Motors

A Proud Tradition of Leadership

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company began a tradition of industry leadership in 1884 when company founder
George Westinghouse and Nicola Tesla introduced the world’s first line of commercially practical polyphase
induction motors. This pioneering achievement launched a new era in the utilization of electrical energy and
we have continued to be an industry leader in electric motor design and manufacturing. Responding to the
growing demands of industry, we have developed several generations of large-scale induction motors, each
setting new standards for performance and reliability. These advances, along with the advent of the adjustable
frequency drive, have culminated with our modern Marine family of motors.

Factory Then

Factory Now

A Distinguished Record of Innovation

TWMC’s position as a world leader in the design and manufacture of large induction motors is secured by
an unfailing commitment to engineering excellence and technological innovation. Among our most notable
pacesetting advances, in addition to the induction motor itself, are the Thermalastic® Epoxy Insulation system,
refinements in copper bar rotor construction, and high frequency induction brazing. Much of our success
results from an emphasis on computer-aided design as a tool for engineering excellence. Drawing on more
than four decades of design related computer analysis techniques, we optimize the design of every motor.
These experience-based computer capabilities account for the high levels of performance and refinement that
characterize the marine series induction motors.

TWMC marine application motors are specifically designed to meet IEC 60034-18-41/42 and can be used with
any quality adjustable frequency drive. These motor designs also meet any of the major marine classification
specifications, including ABS, DNV, LLOYDS, etc.
Marine Induction Motors
Propulsion Drive System Options
Our induction motors are typically used for the following marine applications: direct drive, geared drive, thruster
drive, water jet drive, and pod drive. They can also be used in a hybrid drive where the motor drives into a
gearbox and is in parallel with a mechanical propulsion prime mover such as a large diesel or gas turbine. This
motor provides efficient low power for slower ship speed operation.

Motor Configurations
TWMC induction marine motors can be either bracket type or pedestal type. Bracket type motors feature a
common rugged fabricated steel housing for the stator and bearing assemblies. Pedestal type motors have a
free standing stator assembly and free standing bearing assemblies that are mounted on a common base plate
structure which is mounted to the ship’s hull. Larger motors are typically pedestal type. In either configuration,
the motor ventilation system is a subassembly mounted on top of the motor.

Bracket Motor

Pedestal Motor
Excellence in Design & Manufacturing
TWMC has worldwide engineering, manufacturing, and R&D capabilities. The key to high efficiency levels of our
marine motors is our ability to draw on our cumulative past experience to determine the precise combination
of design variables that best meet customer specifications. Our engineers are able to review hundreds of
design configurations in minutes, making it feasible to explore a complete range of possibilities and ultimately
to optimize each design. State-of-the-art software capabilities also enable us to provide superior designs,
drawings, complete quotations, and accurate performance data. TWMC also has an experienced R&D
engineering team to support our design engineering staff for optimizing electromagnetic designs, mechanical
designs, ventilation design, stress analysis, and vibration analysis.

TECO-Westinghouse has three large modern manufacturing facilities in addition to our factory headquarters
in Round Rock, Texas. Each of these factories has the ability to manufacture the same large motor designs at
the same quality level.

Round Rock Headquarters

Engineering Design Center

Factory View
Heavy Duty Rotor Construction
One of the keys to the reliability of TWMC’s marine duty motors
is our emphasis on superior rotor design and construction.

The shaft is machined from a carbon steel forging designed for

the rigors of marine propulsion service and to meet the marine
codes. It features a smooth finish and specific contours to
assure minimum stress concentrations. Smaller motors have
radial arms that are integral with the shaft for transmitting
torque from the laminated core. Larger motors have a fabricated
steel spider structure that is shrunk to the shaft with heavy
interference.
Induction Rotors
Motor rotor Swaged
laminations are thin sheets of precoated electrical steel. Each Rotor
lamination is coated with a special insulating material that Bar
forms a molecular bond with the lamination metal to achieve
interlaminar resistance. Core losses are minimized because
the coating will not flow at any operating temperature, will not
interact with other insulating materials, varnishes, or paints,
and is not affected by moisture. The lamination bore, OD, and
slots are punched utilizing special dies to assure accuracy and
minimum burr height.

Special vent plates and fingerplates are used to allow ventilating Swaged Rotor
air to pass radially through the laminations, thus assuring
optimum heat transfer. These components also act like
fans to assure uniform distribution of ventilating air
within the motor.

The rotor core is clamped between endplates and

core pressure is maintained with thru studs. The core
mechanical integrity does not rely on any electrically
active component. The rotor core assembly is then
shrunk onto the spider arms.

The rotor bars and end rings are made of copper, which
has high conductivity and thermal capacity. The bars and
end rings are sized similar to those used on “across the
line start” motors, providing high strength and stiffness
for marine service. End rings are centrifugally cast to
assure purity and a void-free cross section. The bars and
rings are machined to provide a special joint configuration
and then joined together with a high frequency induction
brazing process to assure high strength, reduce stresses,
and eliminate hot spots in the joint. The rotor bars are
then swaged with a special process that eliminates bar
Rotor Brazing movement and vibration that can result in bar fatigue
and failure.
Stator Construction
TWMC induction motors are available in two types of stator construction. Smaller motors utilize bracket type
construction which features a heavy duty steel fabricated box with the stator frame and bearing assemblies
integral with it. The fabricated steel frames are braced by steel plate bulkheads for lateral and torsional stability.
End brackets are reinforced to give the bearings rigid support and to reduce vibration. Overall frame strength
also minimizes vibration and virtually eliminates the need for realignment. The motor mounts directly to the
hull.

For larger motors, the stator frame and bearing pedestals are mounted to a bedplate, which is mounted to
the hull of the ship. For both pedestal and bracket construction motors, the ventilation package is typically
mounted on top of the motor as a subassembly. The air ventilation subassembly can be mounted remotely
from motor when there is restricted engine room space.

The stator core is assembled from stacks of individual thin laminations made of precoated electrical steel and
clamped by large end rings with thru studs providing the clamping force. The core is welded into the frame for
rigidity. Stacked into the core are vent plates which provide radial flow paths around the stator coils to transfer
their heat to the ventilating air.

Rugged
Frame
Construction

Heavy Duty Copper

Thermalastic Expoxy Insulation

Advanced Bearing Design

Windings
The TWMC Thermalastic® Epoxy Insulation system is a patented process that ensures the unsurpassed
dielectric strength and voltage endurance for marine motors. Mica is the key to the Thermalastic® insulation
system and is used for all stator coils. The coils fit in the slots of the stator and are then wedged. The end turns
are braced to prevent coil motion both from motor magnetic forces and against dynamic ship motion forces.

Coil Bracing and Wedging

When the stator winding components are fully installed, including the insulated coils, coil-to-coil connections,
and winding supports, the entire stator is post-impregnated with solventless epoxy resin in a vacuum pressure
tank. The stator is then transferred to an oven for polymerization. This vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI)
cycle is repeated for the elimination of corona-generating voids. The result is a reliable insulation system
capable of withstanding prolonged voltage stresses, thermal cycling, moisture, and dirt.

VPI Process
Bearings
Two types of bearings are available with our marine motors. Most smaller motors are supplied with long life
antifriction bearings that are grease lubricated. The aft bearing has limited end float and maintains rotor
position. This can be either a split roller bearing or a deep groove ball bearing with preloading springs. The
upper bearing on vertical motors supports not only the rotor weight but also the dynamic ship motion forces.
Antifriction bearings can also be oil lubricated.

Large motors are typically supplied with sleeve bearings that are disc lubricated and self contained. In some
cases, it may be necessary to provide a lubrication system for the bearings. For applications requiring very low
speed operation for an extended period of time, hydrostatic lift can be supplied at each bearing.

TWMC can also provide a heavy duty thrust bearing as one of the main motor bearings. This bearing can
handle the propeller thrust in both directions.

Renk Sleeve Bearing

Motor with Anti-friction Bearing

Marine Disc Lube Thrust Bearing

Ventilation

Force Ventilated Enclosure TEWAC Enclosure

A variable speed propulsion motor must be capable of operating with full torque at zero speed. As a result,
marine motors require a ventilation system independent of the main motor speed.

There are three types of ventilation systems normally used for marine motors:
• Type one has the ventilation air piped into the motor from a separate source.
• Type two has a separate fan with a motor mounted on top of the marine motor. The fan can obtain its air
from another compartment in the ship or from the engine compartment.
• The third type is commonly used and is known as the totally enclosed water to air cooled (TEWAC). The
requirement of a TEWAC is to have a separate complete ventilation subassembly mounted on top or along
side the motor. This subassembly includes an air to water heat exchanger and separate motor driven
blowers. This system provides a closed loop system independent of the environment. The heat exchanger
can use either fresh water or sea water and is typically fitted with a water regulating valve in the water
piping. This valve controls the water flow as a function of the air temperature in the motor which assures
that condensation will not occur in the motor.

Vertical Motors
TECO-Westinghouse marine vertical motors reflect the same high
quality construction and insulation processes that distinguish all
the various components of our horizontal motors. Our vertical
motors are readily adaptable to a variety of specific needs.

Vertical Motor Vertical Motors

Low Voltage Motors
In addition to large propulsion motors, TWMC stocks a complete line of auxiliary inverter duty motors from 1
HP to 800 HP. These motors are used for propulsion fans, pumps, compressors, and other applications aboard
the ship. All low voltage motors are rugged duty motors specifically designed for marine applications (above
and below deck requirements) and meet the major marine codes, such as ABS. In addition they meet IEEE45
marine duty specifications.

Low voltage motor features include:

• Totally enclosed fan cooled construction

• Premium efficiency
• 1.15 continuous service factor
• Class B temperature rise- Class F insulation
• Bi-directional rotation
• 2 – Part Epoxy paint system
• Stainless steel nameplates, hardware and breather drains
• Noise level less than 85 db (A) at 1 meter
• INPRO seals on both ends
Low Voltage Inverter Duty Marine Motor Cutaway

Drives
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company supplies low voltage AC drives from 5 HP to 500 HP (3 to 373 kW) for your
marine duty applications. These drives comply with the major world marine codes, including ABS, etc.

Marine Duty Low Voltage AC Drive Features:

• Remote Analog Operator
• Either LED or LCD Digital Operators
• Output Card
• PID Relay Card
• Various Communication Cards Available
• Energy Saving Software
• Computer Link Software
• PID sleep Mode Function
Marine Duty Low Voltage Drive
Marine Standard Capabilities

3 Phase Windings
< 1000 VAC 500 – 5000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM
2400 - 4160 VAC 1000 – 14,000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM
6000-13,800 VAC 2000 – 26,000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM

Multi - Phase Windings

< 1000 VAC 500 – 8000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM
2400 - 4160 VAC 1000 – 20,000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM
6000-13,800 VAC 2000 – 35,000 HP 100 – 1800 RPM

Other Voltage, Rating and Speed combinations are available.

Service
At TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company, we pride ourselves on service. Our valued customers are able to tap
into the strength of our resources for superior front end services, including engineering support, computer
studies, product information and quotation assistance. Once your marine motor is in place, you can rely on our
worldwide field service and engineering network to service and protect your investment.

Induction motor testing

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